How to travel from Lake Toba to Silangit Airport (DTB), Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB) is around 94km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 15m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Silangit Airport (DTB) by ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Silangit Airport (DTB) → Lake Toba if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Silangit Airport.
- Duration4h 5m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costIDR 119,825($8)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit Airport (DTB).
- Duration2h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costIDR 104,845($7)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Silangit Airport (DTB) by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 104,845 ($7) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB) is around 94km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB) by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Silangit Airport (DTB) is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 104,845 ($7).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB) is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 104,845 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB). We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit Airport (DTB). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB). We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit Airport (DTB). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Silangit Airport (DTB) from Lake Toba is to take a ferry and then drive which will take 2h 15m and cost around IDR 104,845 ($7).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Silangit Airport (DTB). We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Silangit Airport. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lake Toba to Silangit Airport (DTB). We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Silangit Airport. instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Silangit Airport (DTB) is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 119,825 ($8).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 4h 5m | IDR 119,825($8) | 4 times a day | 98km (61 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 15m | IDR 104,845($7) | 4 times a day | 94km (59 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Silangit Airport (DTB)
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Damri